MMT Blog
Single-Brand EDM Arsenal Helps Moldmaker Speed Services for Diverse Clientele
Microtech Precision sticks with Mitsubishi EDM (and milling) technology to optimize machining capabilities for molds, dies and more.
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What Is the Difference Between Knit and Meld Lines and Why Does It Matter?
Three terms that often get mixed up in the plastic injection molding industry are weld, meld, and knit lines. Meld and knit lines are actually both different types of weld lines. Here is a look at the differences between them, the causes of meld and knit line imperfections, and their impact on part durability.
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CNC Monitoring Software Improves Machine Performance and Utilization
RCO Engineering using a monitoring system to monitor setups, idle time, programming, and quality checks, reducing CNC machine downtime.
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Print the Whole Injection Mold in HSS to Increase Tool Life
A German mold builder offers a solution for printing high-speed steels with high carbon content to produce highly dense and wear-resistant molds via selective laser melting.
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MMT Chats: Working On and In an Apprenticeship Program
Four years later I follow up with two young moldmaking professionals who continue to help develop the apprenticeship program that got them to where they are today.
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Combining Customized Software with CMM Reduces Production Bottleneck
In order to reduce downtime on its EDM and CNC machines when setting up new jobs, moldmaker Kavia Tooling turned to a coordinate measuring machine from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence to create an offline zero transfer system ahead of the manufacturing process for parts and electrodes.
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PODCAST: The Magic of Manufacturing and Marketing
Founder and President Todd Schuett of Creative Technology might be used to being behind the camera, but he’s in front of the microphone in this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast to talk about marketing and the magic that is the manufacturing industry.
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Michigan Moldmaker Produces Tools Onshore and Off
Rather than fighting offshore competitors, Liberty Molds has spent the last 15 years producing injection tools in both China and Michigan—and it’s paid off.
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MMT Chats: Lessons in Simulation
This mechanical engineer has a passion for simulation because he has spent most of his career working in injection molding and truly sees the value of detecting problems early in the design phase of a project.
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A Multi-Metal Additive Approach to Optical Quality Molds
Researchers propose a new approach to producing mold inserts with optical surface quality and no degradation using electroforming, thermal spray, and selective laser melting.
Read More2020-2023 Editorial Advisory Board: Meet New Board Member Robert Graup
The 2020-2023 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of 12 industry professionals. Here's one of them.
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Moldmaking Breaks Out of Prolonged Contraction for First Month Since COVID-19
July Index reading exceeds 50 on expanding new orders.
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